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Lake Stevens salary commission backs modest raises for mayor and council, schedules public hearing
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Lake Stevens — The Lake Stevens Salary Commission on Oct. 30 agreed by consensus to present “scenario 2” at a public hearing that would apply the nonrepresented cost-of-living adjustment to the mayor and a smaller, flat monthly increase to city council members.
Lake Stevens — The Lake Stevens Salary Commission on Oct. 30 agreed by consensus to present “scenario 2” at a public hearing that would apply the nonrepresented cost-of-living adjustment to the mayor and a smaller, flat monthly increase to city council members.
Under the scenario the commission discussed, the mayor’s proposed increase aligns with the nonrepresented COLA recommendation (about 3.24 percent), while each of the seven council members would receive a $25-per-month raise (about a 2.56 percent increase). Commissioners said those figures keep compensation broadly comparable with nearby cities and roughly in line with this year’s Social…
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